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$140+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Montrose (MTJ)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MTJ
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Montrose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Montrose flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$540

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less
From Illinois to Montrose County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Montrose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Montrose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:23 amSTL - MTJ
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/272:37 pmMTJ - STL
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/85:00 amORD - MTJ
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/152:37 pmMTJ - ORD
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/208:45 amORD - MTJ
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/301:05 pmMTJ - ORD
Nonstop3h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:40 amORD - MTJ
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Wed 1/72:17 pmMTJ - ORD
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/15$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/249:00 amSTL - MTJ
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/277:30 amMTJ - STL
2 stops7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:45 amPIA - MTJ
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/231:43 pmMTJ - PIA
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$423
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 amORD - MTJ
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sun 9/74:05 pmMTJ - ORD
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/279:50 amSTL - MTJ
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Fri 7/412:30 pmMTJ - STL
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/17$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/39:05 amMLI - MTJ
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/73:30 pmMTJ - MLI
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Montrose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Montrose that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Montrose

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Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

5:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

Montrose County

Wed 8/27

2:37 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$229

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

5:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

Montrose County

Tue 7/15

2:37 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

8:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 20m

Montrose County

Sat 8/30

1:05 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$309

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/24

9:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Montrose County

Wed 8/27

7:30 am-3:44 pm

2 stops7h 14m

$336

PeoriaMontrose

PIA - MTJ

PIAMTJ

Greater Peoria

Sat 9/20

8:45 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Montrose County

Tue 9/23

1:43 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$423

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

Montrose County

Sun 9/7

4:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$500

St. LouisMontrose

STL - MTJ

STLMTJ

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/27

9:50 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Montrose County

Fri 7/4

12:30 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$534

MolineMontrose

MLI - MTJ

MLIMTJ

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/3

9:05 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Montrose County

Mon 7/7

3:30 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$1,299

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$140

ChicagoMontrose

ORD - MTJ

ORDMTJ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:30 pm-10:00 am

2 stops15h 30m

$192

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/15

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Montrose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Montrose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montrose?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montrose (average of $371). Flying from Illinois to Montrose in March is currently the most expensive (average of $542). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to MTJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Montrose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Montrose, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Montrose by month

Plan your trip to Montrose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montrose ranges from 0.4 - 1.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Montrose when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Montrose by month

Plan your trip to Montrose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montrose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montrose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montrose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Montrose. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines from Illinois to Montrose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Montrose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Montrose from Illinois?

    Montrose County (MTJ) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Montrose. It is only a 2.3 mi journey from Montrose County (MTJ) to Montrose’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Montrose one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Montrose are American Airlines ($192), Southwest ($210), and United Airlines ($274).

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Montrose?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Montrose consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County, Lambert-St Louis - Montrose County or Moline Quad-City - Montrose County as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Montrose?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Montrose is generally $750, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $299. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Montrose County), you can expect to pay $309 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Montrose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Montrose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Montrose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Montrose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Montrose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Montrose?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Montrose (average of $371). Flying from Illinois to Montrose in March is currently the most expensive (average of $542). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Illinois to Montrose

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Montrose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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